<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/5195/5701099/FORD-EV-(1)-full.jpg" width="1100px" height="578px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> Image credits to Electrek Ford Motor Company, a renowned American carmaker has revealed a sneak peek on one of its crossovers which the body resembles a copy of VW ID.4. The car marque shares that the next lineup will be revamped to replace its long-standing nameplates like Fiesta (by 2023) and Focus (by 2025) into much taller or higher riding crossovers powered by electric motors.&nbsp; Ford Model E Europe Division General Manager Martin Sander confirms the newly teased vehicle will be built on the Volkswagen MEB platform which actually has its own factory in Cologne.&nbsp; As the factory is currently being upgraded and retooled in order to manufacture EVs, instead of one MEB- based platform there will be the second EV entering production in 2024. Since the factory also manufactures Fiesta&nbsp; hatchback, the process of turning it into a hub of EV production would cost Ford a massive investment.&nbsp; The Blue Oval, a planned automobile assembly complex operated by Ford mentioned the cost would go up to 2 billion USD. As we speculated, the second Ford EV could carry a sportier version of VW ID.5 as there are general teasers showing several upcoming models called sport crossover albeit no confirmation yet.

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18835/15814198/Mercedes-AMG-G63-MHEV-(17)-full.jpg" data-media-id="15814198" alt="Mercedes-AMG-G63-MHEV-(17).JPG" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Current-gen (W464) Mercedes-Benz G-Class pictured. Production for this iconic luxury 4x4 SUV nameplate recently reached 600,000 units.</div></h6> This week, German automaker <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/next-gen-mercedes-benz-glc-ev-teases-new-signature-grille-and-lighting" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz</a> revealed its iconic Gelandewagen SUV, also known as the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/new-mercedes-benz-g-class-edition-stronger-than-the-1980-revealed" target="_blank">G-Class,</a> hit a new and significant production milestone. After 46 years of continuous production, the automaker has produced over 600,000 units of the G-Class to date.Unsurprisingly, the very unit to hit that milestone production number was the very latest and fully-electric <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/04/mercedes-benz-g-class-electric-fully-revealed-quad-motor-473-km-range" target="_blank">G580 with EQ Technology</a> variant dressed in Obsidian Black. Said model was <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/launched-2025-mercedes-benz-g580-with-eq-technology-from-rm958k" target="_blank">launched locally earlier this year priced from RM958,888.</a> <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18835/15814199/Mercedes-Benz-G-Class-G550-MHEV-3-full.jpg" data-media-id="15814199" alt="Mercedes-Benz-G-Class-G550-MHEV-3.JPG" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mercedes-Benz also noted it took just two years for production to reach 600,000 units from 500,000 units. Prior to which, it took roughly three years for production to hit from 400,000 to 500,000 units, and from 300,000 to 400,000 units.</div></h6> This new milestone comes just two years after production reached the 500,000 units mark. Certainly notable here too is the fact that 100,000 units were produced in such a short span, thus representing serious growth for the marque here too.Prior to which, the automaker says it took three years for its production to go from 400,000 units to 500,000 units, and roughly the same time to get from 300,000 unit to 400,000 units.  <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18835/15814201/web_Mercedes-Benz-G-Class-600K-milestone-full.jpg" data-media-id="15814201" alt="web_Mercedes-Benz-G-Class-600K-milestone.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The 600,000th unit produced was the latest and all-electeic G580 with EQ Technology variant dressed in Obsidian Black metallic paintwork.</div></h6> We’ll even add this also comes despite both the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/2025my-mercedes-benz-s-class-gains-drive-pilot-l3-self-driving-tech-in-germany" target="_blank">S-Class</a> flagship limousine and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/09/launched-w214-mercedes-benz-e-class-two-ckd-variants-from-rm355k" target="_blank">E-Class</a> executive sedan nameplates were produced for much longer than the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/new-mercedes-benz-g-class-edition-stronger-than-the-1980-revealed" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(31, 61, 208);">G-Class.</a>Concurrently, the three-point star marque pointed out that the G-Class is the most customised car in its line-up. Over 90% of its buyers opting in for at least one Manufaktur customisation option, and most choose three of which on average too. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18835/15814203/MercedesBenz-G580-EQ-EditionOne-40-full.jpg" data-media-id="15814203" alt="MercedesBenz-G580-EQ-EditionOne-40.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18835/15814205/2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-33-full.jpg" data-media-id="15814205" alt="2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-33.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Locally, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) officially offers the G-Class in all-electric G580 with EQ Technology (left) and high-performance Mercedes-AMG G63 (right) guises.</div></h6> Presently, this military-inspired off-road 4x4 SUV stands as a ‘crown jewel’ of sorts for the premium automaker. In overseas markets, the high demand sees it command huge dealer mark-ups and spawn years-long waitlist.Locally, besides the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/launched-2025-mercedes-benz-g580-with-eq-technology-from-rm958k" target="_blank">all-electric G580 with EQ Technology variant</a> mentioned prior, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) officially offers the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/new-mercedes-benz-g-class-edition-stronger-than-the-1980-revealed" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(31, 61, 208);">G-Class</a> in high-performance <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/11/launched-2024-mercedes-amg-g63-from-rm1948-million" target="_blank">Mercedes-AMG G63 guise priced at RM1,948,888.</a> <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18835/15814206/2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-29-full.jpg" data-media-id="15814206" alt="2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-29.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18835/15814207/2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-85-full.jpg" data-media-id="15814207" alt="2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-85.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18835/15814208/2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-82-full.jpg" data-media-id="15814208" alt="2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-82.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18835/15814209/2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-18-full.jpg" data-media-id="15814209" alt="2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-18.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18835/15814210/2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-86-full.jpg" data-media-id="15814210" alt="2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-86.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18835/15814213/2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-63-full.jpg" data-media-id="15814213" alt="2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-63.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brimmed with a 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo heart, the G63 boasts 585 PS and 850 NM, which in turn sees it despatch 0-100 KM/H in just 2.6 secs too.</div></h6> Primed with an updated 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo powerplant producing 585 PS and 850 NM, this version of the Gelandewagen, or ‘G-Wagen’ as many fans fondly dubs it, to despatch 0-100 KM/H dashes in just 2.6 secs. Despite <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.motor1.com/news/761479/mercedes-exec-admits-electric-g-class-flop-report/" target="_blank">recent reports online</a> that the all-electric variant experiencing slow sales worldwide, we’re certain production of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/new-mercedes-benz-g-class-edition-stronger-than-the-1980-revealed" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(31, 61, 208);">G-Class</a> will continue thanks to continued demands for which. Expect production to reach 700,000 units soon enough. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18835/15814214/mercedes-benz-g450d-stronger-than-the-1980s-front-with-original-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15814214" alt="mercedes-benz-g450d-stronger-than-the-1980s-front-with-original.jpg">

Mercedes-Benz G-Class hits landmark 600,000th unit production milestone after 46 years with no end in sight yet.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class Hits 600,000th Unit Production Milestone

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18831/15811819/18-full.jpg" data-media-id="15811819" alt="18.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Following an eight-year absence, General Motors (GM) recently re-entered neighbouring Singapore, but not in the way you think...</div></h6> Some interesting news from across the causeway. Recently, American automaker General Motors (GM) marked its re-entry into the neighbouring island state. What’s interesting here is how it chose to re-enter too.Prior to this, GM exited from most ASEAN markets due to slowing sales. The firm first pulled out of Singapore in 2017, then Malaysia in 2018, followed by Thailand – along with Australia and New Zealand – later in 2020 when it announced a group-wide restructuring. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18831/15811820/GM-Authority-1-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15811820" alt="GM-Authority-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">GM elected to re-enter Singapore using its Corvette performance sub-brand, and it even re-appointed past importers and distributors Alpine Motors there. (Image: GMAuthority.com)</div></h6> Things changed last week in Singapore at least when as GM re-entered the market there, and it did so specifically under its Corvette performance banner - the automaker offers its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2021/12/chevrolets-new-corvette-z06-a-high-performing-8600-rpm-redline-capable-beast" target="_blank">signature halo supercar</a> through this specialised arm and subsidiary.Surprisingly, this re-entry also <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/gm-set-to-make-singapore-comeback-in-july-after-it-inks-deal-with-local-distributor" target="_blank">reportedly</a> sees GM re-appoint Alpine Motors as the island republic’s Corvette importer and distributor. The latter firm acted as importers and distributors of GM’s Chevrolet brand from 2007 until its 2017 exit mentioned. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18831/15811821/GM-Authority-2-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15811821" alt="GM-Authority-2.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unlike before, Alpine Motors only has one model to offer buyers now, that being the eighth-gen (C8) Corvette Stingray - widely regarded as America's 'supercar'. (Image: GMAuthority.com)</div></h6> Unlike before, Alpine Motors now only has one model to offer discerning Singaporean buyers, that being the latest eighth-gen and now mid-engined <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2021/12/chevrolets-new-corvette-z06-a-high-performing-8600-rpm-redline-capable-beast" target="_blank">Corvette Stingray</a> (chassis code: C8) – now available globally for the first time with a right-hand-drive (RHD) option.For now, reports by Singaporean media indicate that Alpine Motors solely offers the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2021/12/chevrolets-new-corvette-z06-a-high-performing-8600-rpm-redline-capable-beast" target="_blank">C8-gen Corvette Stingray</a> in its base ‘3LT’ guise. A quick check on its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://corvette.com.sg/" target="_blank" style="">official Singaporean website </a>shows no signs of other variants like the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/new-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-now-boasts-hypercar-like-1064-hp-output" target="_blank">ZR1,</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/01/2024-chevrolet-corvette-e-ray-debuts-as-first-ever-electrified-corvette" target="_blank">E-Ray</a> or even the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-bows-with-hypercar-baiting-1250-hp" target="_blank">ZR1X</a> on offer yet. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18831/15811822/Auto-App-SG-3-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15811822" alt="Auto-App-SG-3.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Corvette Stingray is offered solely in '3LT' trimline in Singapore, and it packs a 6.2-litre crossplane V8 putting out 495 HP to the rear wheels and grant 0-100 KM/H in just 2.9 secs. (Image: AutoApp.sg)</div></h6> As a refresher, this guise of the C8 Corvette Stingray packs a mid-mounted LT2 crossplane V8. This naturally aspirated mill has a 6.2-litre displacement, which in turn pushes out 495 HP and 630 NM to drive the rear wheels via an 8-speed DCT automatic.In turn, the C8 Corvette Stingray 3LT delivers 0-100 KM/H sprints in just 2.9 secs whilst enroute to a claimed V-Max of 312 KM/H. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18831/15811823/Auto-App-SG-2-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15811823" alt="Auto-App-SG-2.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">For Singapore, the C8 Corvette Stingray 3LT comes primed with the Z51 Performance package that brings beefier brakes, a performance exhaust system, and more. (Image: AutoApp.sg)</div></h6> Additionally, the C8 Corvette Stingray 3LT offered for Singapore also comes kitted with the Z51 Performance Package. Optional for other markets, it brings larger (read: beefier) brakes, a performance exhaust, limited-slip diff, adaptive suspension and dampers, as well as Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP tyres.On board, key highlights of the C8 Corvette Stingray 3LT's cabin include a 12-inch digital instrument panel, 8-inch infotainment paired with a 14-speaker Bose audio suite, as well as power-adjustable sports seats wrapped in plus Nappa Leather upholstery. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18831/15811824/Auto-App-SG-5-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15811824" alt="Auto-App-SG-5.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18831/15811825/Auto-App-SG-4-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15811825" alt="Auto-App-SG-4.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Digital displays plus sports seats wrapped in Nappa leather headlines some of key kit brimmed aboard the C8 Corvette Stingray 3LT for Singapore. (Images: AutoApp.sg)</div></h6> Altogether, importers Alpine Motors have set a starting price tag of SG$648,000 – approx. RM2,126,078. Yes, that’s a hefty figure indeed, and that’s excluding the added COE (Certificate Of Entitlement) costs from the Singapore government.Closer to home, it appears GM appears to have no intent to re-enter the Malaysian market in a similar way yet – the Chevrolet brand was last present in Malaysia under appointed distributors <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/naza-auto-announces-strategic-realignment-plans" target="_blank">Naza Quest Sdn Bhd.</a> <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18831/15811826/2025-stingray-performance-01-v2-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15811826" alt="2025-stingray-performance-01-v2.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Excluding COE, the C8 Corvette Stingray 3LT commands the equivalent of roughly over RM2.1 million in said neighbouring island republic.</div></h6> However, we won’t discount the possibility of which, especially when a viable candidate present itself. For now, we’re certain fans both sides of the causeway will be thrilled to see this celebrated American performance nameplate’s official arrival there.Until then, what say you, folks? Does the notion of officially imported – and warrantied – <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-crowned-fastest-american-car-at-the-nurburgring" target="_blank">Corvette</a> supercars in Malaysia sound tempting to you? Who would be a viable entity to take the mantle of official importer and distributor? Hit the comments below…<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

GM re-enters neighbouring Singapore with Chevrolet Corvette Stingray supercar priced from roughly over RM2.1 million sans COE.

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Launches In Singapore Priced From RM2.1 Mil+

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18830/15811473/web_JLR-Banner-full.jpg" data-media-id="15811473" alt="web_JLR-Banner.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Earlier today, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and parent firm Tata Motors Group (Tata) officially named a new CEO at the British automaker mentioned.</div></h6> Following <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/jlr-ceo-adrian-mardell-retires-after-35-year-stint" target="_blank">Adrian Mardell’s retirement,</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/jlr-refreshes-range-rover-logo-as-first-ev-nears-debut" target="_blank">Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)</a> has finally revealed his successor as company CEO earlier today. Appointed the role is current group chief financial official (CFO) of Tata Motors Group (<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/the-tata-harrierev-is-a-stylishly-cool-ev-off-roader-from-india" target="_blank">Tata</a>) PB Balaji.The Indian national’s appointment, which takes effect starting Nov 2025, was confirmed via official statements issued by both <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://media.jaguarlandrover.com/news/2025/08/jlr-executive-announcement" target="_blank">JLR</a> and parent group <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.tata.com/newsroom/business/ceo-balaji-jlr" target="_blank">Tata.</a>Balaji helmed the CFO role for the latter since Nov 2017, boasting 32 years of experience in the automotive and consumer goods sectors. His CV also includes stints across various capacities including finance and supply chain, states JLR.Additionally, both firms state Balaji has been “closely associated with the transformation” of the company, bringing experiences from <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/10/tata-motors-chairman-ratan-tata-dies-at-age-86" target="_blank">Tata</a>’s operations in Mumbai, London, Singapore and Switzerland. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18830/15811474/web_Adrian-Mardell-JLR-CEO-V2-full.jpg" data-media-id="15811474" alt="web_Adrian-Mardell-JLR-CEO-V2.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18830/15811475/web_PB-Balaji-JLR-CEO-full.jpg" data-media-id="15811475" alt="web_PB-Balaji-JLR-CEO.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Succeeding Mardell (left) now is Indian national PB Balaji (right), who currently helms the position of group CFO at parent firm Tata.</div></h6> “I look forward to working with the team to take it to even greater heights. I thank Adrian for his immense contributions and wish him well for his next innings,” said Balaji in the official statement mentioned.“It is my privilege to lead this incredible company. Over the past 8 years I have grown to know and love this company and its redoubtable global brands,” Balaji added further.While Mardell's departure hadn't been announced prior until <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jlr-ceo-adrian-mardell-retires-after-35-years-firm" target="_blank">Autocar UK reported it last week,</a> it was obviously long planned. The automaker's search for a replacement had been ongoing "for the past few months", according to Tata chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18830/15811476/Untitled-(32)-full.jpg" data-media-id="15811476" alt="Untitled-(32).jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mardell led the firm as CEO since 2023 and is widely credited for turning the firm around.</div></h6> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/jlr-ceo-adrian-mardell-retires-after-35-year-stint" target="_blank">As reported prior,</a> Adrian Mardell retired after a 35-year stint with the British automaker, having spent approximately three years as CEO following <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/11/jaguar-land-rover-ceo-thierry-bollore-resigns" target="_blank">his predecessor’s sudden departure in 2023</a> where he oversaw the marque’s switch to becoming an EV-only brand.Critically, Mardell is also widely credited for turning JLR around from post-pandemic heavy losses and debts to posting record profits in a decade last year. He is also credited for leading the application of the group’s new ‘House of Brands’ retail strategy.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Tata Motors Group CFO PB Balaji named as new CEO of JLR where he succeeds Adrian Mardell.

Tata CFO PB Balaji Named New CEO Of JLR

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18826/15810983/conversions/Web_CariCarz_Neta-V-Launched-14-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15810983" alt="Web_CariCarz_Neta-V-Launched-14.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Neta is reportedly set to restart its operations in China after restructuring efforts from 47 investors.</h6><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/netas-ev-dream-derails-what-its-bankruptcy-means-for-malaysian" target="_blank">Neta Auto</a> has reportedly restarted its production operations in China, with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://carnewschina.com/2025/08/04/neta-restarts-operations-as-47-investors-join-restructuring-effort-report-says/" target="_blank">CarNewsChina</a> reporting that the automaker has resumed full salary payments at its Tongxiang factory in July 2025. This signals a potential step towards operational recovery for Neta Auto, following a series of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/neta-auto-eyes-revival-with-debt-swap" target="_blank">financial crises</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/neta-faces-potential-bankruptcy-as-toyota-acquisition-rumours-snubbed" target="_blank">bankruptcy rumours</a> for the automaker.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18826/15810985/conversions/NETA-Official-Announcement---July-2025---News-Page---Desktop-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15810985" alt="NETA-Official-Announcement---July-2025---News-Page---Desktop.jpeg"> According to a public notice released by Neta’s parent company, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/neta-exits-singapore-a-sign-of-deeper-trouble-ahead" target="_blank">Hozon New Energy</a>, the firm is currently seeking strategic investors to participate in its restructuring process, where it previously opened a pre-registration channel via Alibaba’s asset disposal platform in China.To date, 47 investors have reportedly submitted expressions of interest for this restructuring programme, where each party is required to submit a deposit of CNY 50 million (RM29.444 million) by Sept 2025.Prior to this revelation, Neta Auto officially entered bankruptcy reorganisation proceedings back in June 2025, following months of cash flow problems, unpaid employee wages dating back to Nov 2024, and large-scale layoffs that reduced its workforce by nearly half. Production was also halted due to accumulating debts from suppliers, with reported values exceeding CNY 6 billion (RM3.533 billion).<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18826/15810984/conversions/neta-tongxiang-800x515-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15810984" alt="neta-tongxiang-800x515.jpeg"> Following these developments, Neta Auto has reportedly reinstated full wages at its central Tongxiang manufacturing facility. To go along with the production restart, the automaker has also begun efforts to reactivate its sales and service network, providing materials and financial support to outlets that remain willing to collaborate.Despite these positive developments, staffing levels at Neta’s Tongxiang plant remain limited due to previous layoffs, where remaining employees are reportedly engaged in cleaning the facility, organising supplies, and testing equipment in preparation for a possible production restart.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18826/15810986/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Neta-X-Launch-MAS2024-1-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15810986" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Neta-X-Launch-MAS2024-1.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18826/15810987/conversions/web_MA_CariCarz_MAS2024_NETA-GT_-1-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15810987" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_MAS2024_NETA-GT_-1.jpg"> With these operational and production challenges, as well as the bankruptcy proceedings, Neta Auto annual vehicle sales have declined sharply in recent times. From 152,000 units in 2022, the automaker only managed to deliver 64,549 units in 2024, with cumulative losses now reaching CNY 18.3 billion (RM10.776 billion), <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://carnewschina.com/2025/08/04/neta-restarts-operations-as-47-investors-join-restructuring-effort-report-says/" target="_blank">CarNewsChina</a> reports.To make matters worse, tensions have also arisen within the automaker’s ownership structure, with several state-owned shareholders of Hozon New Energy having reportedly advocated for structural reforms. These include leadership changes, with shareholders expressing concern about the company’s debt ratio of over 217% and previous expansion strategies.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18826/15810988/conversions/Web_CariCarz_Neta-V-Launched-77-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15810988" alt="Web_CariCarz_Neta-V-Launched-77.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18826/15810989/conversions/web_MA_CariCarz_Neta-X-launch_TRX-KL_-10-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15810989" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_Neta-X-launch_TRX-KL_-10.jpg"> While this recovery phase seems like good news for Neta Auto, it is still considered as an initial phase in the automaker’s whole recovery process, as its future still depends on successful restructuring, additional investment, and potential governance changes.Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://carnewschina.com/2025/08/04/neta-restarts-operations-as-47-investors-join-restructuring-effort-report-says/" target="_blank">CarNewsChina</a>

Neta is reportedly set to restart its operations in China after restructuring efforts from 47 investors.

Neta Set to Restart Operations After Restructuring Effort – Report

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18813/15807082/conversions/Chery-5MillionUnit-ExportMilestone-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15807082" alt="Chery-5MillionUnit-ExportMilestone.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Chery has become the first Chinese automaker to reach the 5-million-unit export milestone.</h6><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/cherys-robot-becomes-first-in-the-world-to-open-car-door-on-its-own" target="_blank">Chery</a> continues to strengthen its overseas presence by becoming the first Chinese automotive brand to export 5 million vehicles globally. This feat was achieved on July 31, 2025, where its global user base grew to over 17.18 million, with more than 5.17 million being overseas users.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18813/15807078/conversions/Chery-5MillionUnit-ExportMilestone-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15807078" alt="Chery-5MillionUnit-ExportMilestone-(1).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18813/15807080/conversions/Chery-5MillionUnit-ExportMilestone-(4)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15807080" alt="Chery-5MillionUnit-ExportMilestone-(4).jpg"> According to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://carnewschina.com/2025/08/04/chery-becomes-the-first-chinese-automaker-to-export-5-million-vehicles/" target="_blank">CarNewsChina</a>, Chery Group as a whole has shipped a total of 224,439 passenger vehicles globally in July 2025 alone, marking a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 14.7%. The Wuhu-based automaker also reported positive growth in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, with 65,357 units sold last month—a 44.1% YoY increase over the same period last year.With these positive sales figures, Chery Group has retained its position as the leading exporter of Chinese automobiles for over 20 years, with 119,090 vehicles exported in July 2025, up 31.9% from the previous year.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18813/15807083/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Omoda-C9-AWD-Ext-32-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15807083" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Omoda-C9-AWD-Ext-32.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18813/15807086/conversions/Caricarz-Jaecoo-J8-AWD-OffRoadExperience-9-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15807086" alt="Caricarz-Jaecoo-J8-AWD-OffRoadExperience-9.jpg"> In the first seven months of 2025, the automaker saw its cumulative sales reach 1,484,563 vehicles, marking a decent 14.5% increase over the previous year. Out of the 1.4 million vehicles delivered, 669,360 of them were designated for the export markets.As for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), Chery Group still retains the top Chinese exporter position, with 544,937 units sold in that period. Trailing behind Chery in second place was <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/byd-achieves-13-million-new-energy-vehicle-production-milestone" target="_blank">BYD</a>, which exported 443,098 units in 1H 2025, marking a significant 118.2% increase over the same period last year.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18813/15807087/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Chery-Tiggo7Pro-Ext-8-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15807087" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Chery-Tiggo7Pro-Ext-8.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18813/15807088/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Chery-Tiggo7Pro-Ext-3-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15807088" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Chery-Tiggo7Pro-Ext-3.jpg"> CarNewsChina further added that the top three export destinations for Chery vehicles in 1H 2025 were Mexico, the UAE, and Russia, with export volumes of 234,500, 214,300, and 171,000 units, respectively. Other countries listed in Chery’s top ten export markets include Brazil, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Australia, the Philippines, and Kazakhstan.Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://carnewschina.com/2025/08/04/chery-becomes-the-first-chinese-automaker-to-export-5-million-vehicles/" target="_blank">CarNewsChina</a><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18813/15807089/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Chery-Tiggo7Pro-Ext-1-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15807089" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Chery-Tiggo7Pro-Ext-1.jpg">

Chery has become the first Chinese automaker to reach the 5-million-unit export milestone.

Chery Becomes First Chinese Automaker to Export 5 Million Vehicles

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18812/15806246/MB-CLE-3004M_-(5)-full.jpg" data-media-id="15806246" alt="MB-CLE-3004M_-(5).jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leading German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz revealed the extent of its global crackdown against counterfeit and fake parts, accessories and merchandise conducted in 2024.</div></h6> Leading German premium automaker <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/report-mercedes-benz-a-class-production-extended-until-2028" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz</a> recently <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://group.mercedes-benz.com/sustainability/society-governance/compliance-integrity/brand-protection.html" target="_blank">revealed</a> the extent of a global crackdown it conducted against the sale of fake and counterfeit parts last year (2024).Collaborating with local and international authorities, the three-point star marque says it actively works to remove counterfeit and fake spare parts, accessories, as well as related merchandise, from the market. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18812/15806247/brandprotection06-w1920xh1080-cutout-full.jpg" data-media-id="15806247" alt="brandprotection06-w1920xh1080-cutout.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">In said global crackdown, Mercedes-Benz conducted 793 raids that yielded over 1.5 million counterfeit Mercedes-Benz products in total.</div></h6> In 2024 alone, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/mercedes-benz-microsoft-turns-your-car-into-rolling-office" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz</a> touts that it conducted 793 raids globally, yielding over 1.5 million counterfeit Mercedes-Benz products. The automaker even noted that the figure marks an upward trend, and this is certainly worrying development.While these fakes and counterfeits look identical to genuine parts, they do not meet the high standards for both quality and – critically – safety set by the marque. We’ll also stress that counterfeit or fake parts and accessories can lead to severe accidents and, in some cases, death. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18812/15806248/MB-CLE-3004M_-(66)-full.jpg" data-media-id="15806248" alt="MB-CLE-3004M_-(66).jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18812/15806249/2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-18-full.jpg" data-media-id="15806249" alt="2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-18.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fake parts seized by the automaker include air filters made from highly flammable materials, as well as brake pads made using hazardous lead and arsenic.</div></h6> Amongst the items seized by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/launched-2025-mercedes-benz-g580-with-eq-technology-from-rm958k" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz</a> include air filters made from highly flammable materials, as well as inferior brake components such as brake pads made with hazardous substances like lead and arsenic.“Originals stand for tested quality. They meet technical, environmental, and occupational safety requirements, ensuring road safety,” stresses Renata Jungo Brüngger, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG for Integrity, Governance &amp; Sustainability. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18812/15806250/brandprotection04-w1680xh945-cutout-full.jpg" data-media-id="15806250" alt="brandprotection04-w1680xh945-cutout.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18812/15806251/Maybach-EQS-680_-(26)-resize-full.jpg" data-media-id="15806251" alt="Maybach-EQS-680_-(26)-resize.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18812/15806252/2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-5-resize-full.jpg" data-media-id="15806252" alt="2024-Mercedes-AMG-G63-5-resize.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mercedes-Benz adds it noted a growing number of counterfeit and fake parts and accessories for both its Maybach luxury and Mercedes-AMG performance sub-brands.</div></h6> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/third-gen-mercedes-benz-cla-shooting-brake-bows-in-with-new-ev-version" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz</a> adds that these raids are vital in the fight against counterfeit products. The automaker also says it has discovered a growing number of counterfeit and fake parts and accessories for both its high-end luxury and high-performance <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/launched-mercedes-maybach-eqs-680-suv-from-rm1088888-up-to-608-km-range" target="_blank">Maybach</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/launched-2025-mercedes-amg-sl-63-s-e-performance-rm2168-million" target="_blank">Mercedes-AMG</a> sub-brands respectively.Nevertheless, the automaker has been able to identify production sites through months of intense investigations, which includes tracking online offers and following leads. Many of these raids even uncovered counterfeit workshops operating in deplorably poor, hazardous conditions with serious environmental harm also reported. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18812/15806253/MB-CLE-3004M_-(2)-full.jpg" data-media-id="15806253" alt="MB-CLE-3004M_-(2).jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mercedes-Benz advises owners to carefully examine suspicious online offers, inspect for defect, and to be vigilant with items priced below market value.</div></h6> Since counterfeits and fakes thrive online thanks to the anonymity granted by the web, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/launched-2025-mercedes-benz-g580-with-eq-technology-from-rm958k" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz</a> intensified efforts to dismantle this. In 2024 alone, the automaker revealed over 212,000 listing of counterfeit and fake Mercedes-Benz products, plus trademark-violating materials, were removed.Moving forward, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/report-mercedes-benz-plans-21-new-models-for-the-next-two-years" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz</a> advises owners and customers to carefully examine suspicious online offers, inspect for defects, and to always be vigilant with items priced well below market value.

Highly flammable air filter amongst 1.5 million fake and counterfeit parts seized by Mercedes-Benz in 2024.

Flammable Air Filter Amongst 1.5 Million Fake Parts Seized By Mercedes-Benz

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18811/15805681/KLANG-HOP-ON-HOP-OFF-BUS-(13)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15805681" alt="KLANG-HOP-ON-HOP-OFF-BUS-(13).png">


The Miami Federal Jury has ruled that Tesla is partly responsible for a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/11/tesla-crash-trial-whos-to-blame-for-the-accident-man-or-machine" target="_blank" style="">deadly crash involving its Autopilot feature</a> and must pay $243 million (approx. RM1.03 billion) in damages to the victims, Reuters has reported.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The 2019 crash happened in Key Largo, Florida, when a Tesla Model S slammed into an SUV parked on the side of a rural road. The SUV’s passengers, Naibel Benavides Leon, 22, and her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, were stargazing when the crash occurred.&nbsp;<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Leon died at the scene. Angulo survived with serious injuries.The Tesla driver admitted to being distracted by his phone, but the jury agreed that the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/02/drunk-tesla-worker-died-in-horrible-crash-on-full-self-driving-beta" target="_blank" style="">vehicle’s driver-assist system also failed.&nbsp;</a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The court found that Tesla’s Autopilot technology played a significant role and could not shift all the blame onto the driver.


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18811/15805682/KLANG-HOP-ON-HOP-OFF-BUS-(12)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15805682" alt="KLANG-HOP-ON-HOP-OFF-BUS-(12).png"> 

“This wasn’t just a distracted driver. The car was defective,” said Leon’s sister, Neima Benavides. “We finally know what happened that night, and justice was done.”The verdict follows a four-year legal battle. Most cases involving Tesla and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/11/video-tesla-model-y-crashes-into-other-vehicles-kills-two" target="_blank" style="">its driver-assist tech never make it this far with many being quietly settled or dismissed.&nbsp;</a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">But in this case, the plaintiffs claimed Tesla withheld or lost crucial data from the vehicle. A forensic expert hired by the family later uncovered the missing files, including footage recorded seconds before the crash, according to Electrek.Tesla insisted it had made an honest mistake and denied wrongdoing. In a statement, the company called the verdict “wrong” and said<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/02/tesla-fatal-crash-with-fire-truck-prompted-us-regulator-inquiry" target="_blank" style=""> it would hurt progress in automotive safety.&nbsp;</a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“The driver accepted responsibility from day one. Blaming the car is not justified,” Tesla said.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The $243 million award includes $200 million in punitive damages. Tesla says it plans to appeal and expects the amount to be reduced under a pre-trial agreement. But the plaintiffs argue the jury’s figure stands.


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18811/15805683/Tesla-autopilot-crash-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15805683" alt="Tesla-autopilot-crash.jpg"> 

The case also reignites debate about how Tesla markets its technology. The plaintiffs’ lawyer, Brett Schreiber, criticized the use of the term “Autopilot,” saying it misleads users into thinking the car can drive itself.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“Words matter. And when a company plays loose with words, it often plays loose with facts,” Schreiber said.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">

US jury found Tesla partly liable for a 2019 crash in Florida and awarded RM1.03 billion in damages, citing failures in its Autopilot system.

Tesla Ordered To Pay RM1.03 Billion Over Fatal Autopilot Crash

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18803/15803635/conversions/Corvette-Nurburgring-00001-1536x1024-full.jpg" data-media-id="15803635" alt="Corvette-Nurburgring-00001-1536x1024.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is now the fastest American car at the famed&nbsp;Nürburgring. GM set this record recently in a special effort involving a trio of said new 'Super-Vettes'.</div></h6> Late last week, American automakers Chevrolet (General Motors - GM) revelaed that its new and electrified halo supercar – the new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-bows-with-hypercar-baiting-1250-hp" target="_blank">Corvette ZR1X</a> – has charted a new record at the infamous <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/bmw-m3-cs-touring-sets-new-nurburgring-record-for-the-fastest-wagon" target="_blank">Nürburgring Nordschleife course</a> in Germany.Specifically, the new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-bows-with-hypercar-baiting-1250-hp" target="_blank">Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X</a> has dethroned the rivalling <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/08/ford-mustang-gtd-debuts-as-800-hp-road-legal-gt3-racecar" target="_blank">Ford Mustang GTD</a> for the crown of ‘Fastest American Car’ at the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/xiaomi-su7-ultra-sets-new-nurburgring-record-for-production-evs" target="_blank">famed 20.8 KM-long course,</a> which is also known amongst enthusiasts as ‘The Green Hell’. <iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ic7qpuJtHK4" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip"></iframe> The record bid saw Chevrolet field a trio of its new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-bows-with-hypercar-baiting-1250-hp" target="_blank">Corvette ZR1X</a> halo supercar mentioned to perform hot runs on the course. Resulting from which were some impressive laptimes, the fastest of which being logged at 6 mins 49.274 secs (6:49.274).Said time, logged in by GM Vehicle dynamics engineer Drew Cattell, saw the new ‘Super-Vette’ beat the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/08/ford-mustang-gtd-debuts-as-800-hp-road-legal-gt3-racecar" target="_blank">Mustang GTD</a> by 2.8 secs. However, said time still puts said <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-bows-with-hypercar-baiting-1250-hp" target="_blank">new halo variant of the ‘Vette,</a> which has 1,250 HP, slower than some notable European machines. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18803/15803682/conversions/Ford-Mustang-GTD-14-full-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15803682" alt="Ford-Mustang-GTD-14-full.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18803/15803683/conversions/Ford-Mustang-GTD-38-full-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15803683" alt="Ford-Mustang-GTD-38-full.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">This specific record was previously held by the Ford Mustang GTD pictured, which is essentially a road-legal track-honed special with 800 HP on tap.</div></h6> Key amongst the latter is the now-obsolete <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/06/the-epitome-of-performance-the-pinnacle-of-the-gt-family-the-mercedes-amg-gt-black-series" target="_blank">Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series,</a> which logged in a laptime of 6:48.047 in 2020, followed by the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2021/08/decked-out-in-manthey-performance-kit-the-porsche-911-gt2-rs-breaks-a-new-lap-record" target="_blank">Manthey-kitted Porsche 911 GT2 RS</a> that logged in a claimed 6:43.3 laptime in 2021.We’ll also point out that both the&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/06/the-epitome-of-performance-the-pinnacle-of-the-gt-family-the-mercedes-amg-gt-black-series" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(31, 61, 208);">Mercedes-AMG</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2021/08/decked-out-in-manthey-performance-kit-the-porsche-911-gt2-rs-breaks-a-new-lap-record" target="_blank">Porsche</a>&nbsp;mentioned boasted lower headlining figures versus the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-bows-with-hypercar-baiting-1250-hp" target="_blank">Corvette ZR1X</a> – 730 HP and 690 HP respectively.And before you ask, the outright lap record at this famed German course <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/10/the-mercedes-amg-one-has-broken-its-own-nurburgring-record" target="_blank">currently belongs to the Mercedes-AMG One hypercar,</a> which logged in a blistering laptime of 6:29.09 back in 2023. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18803/15803684/conversions/Corvette-Nurburgring-00005-1536x895-full.jpg" data-media-id="15803684" alt="Corvette-Nurburgring-00005-1536x895.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18803/15803685/conversions/Corvette-Nurburgring-00007-1536x1024-full.jpg" data-media-id="15803685" alt="Corvette-Nurburgring-00007-1536x1024.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18803/15803686/conversions/Corvette-Nurburgring-00002-1536x1024-full.jpg" data-media-id="15803686" alt="Corvette-Nurburgring-00002-1536x1024.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18803/15803687/conversions/Corvette-Nurburgring-00003-1536x1024-full.jpg" data-media-id="15803687" alt="Corvette-Nurburgring-00003-1536x1024.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18803/15803688/conversions/Corvette-Nurburgring-00004-1536x1024-full.jpg" data-media-id="15803688" alt="Corvette-Nurburgring-00004-1536x1024.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Surprisingly, GM's record bid saw it employ its own engineer drivers instead of top-flight pros or circuit specialists. The firm also used actual US market-spec units primed with optional carbon wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tyres.</div></h6> Nevertheless, the results charted were impressive, especially given the fact that the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-bows-with-hypercar-baiting-1250-hp" target="_blank">Corvette ZR1X</a> costs nearly half what the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/08/ford-mustang-gtd-debuts-as-800-hp-road-legal-gt3-racecar" target="_blank">Mustang GTD</a> commands –MSRPs read at US$173,300 (approx. RM734,185) and US$328,000 (approx. RM1.39 million) respectively.Notable too was the fact that Chevrolet had roped in their own&nbsp;engineer drivers instead of top-flight professionals or circuit specialists for this record run – a typical step most other manufacturers take when undertaking record attempts at this course.Notable too were how close to ‘stock’ the cars used in this record run were. All three&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-bows-with-hypercar-baiting-1250-hp" target="_blank">Corvette ZR1X</a>&nbsp;units deployed during this attempt were&nbsp;actual US market-spec production units&nbsp;fitted with&nbsp;optional carbon wheels&nbsp;and&nbsp;Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tyres. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18803/15803734/conversions/Corvette-Nurburgring-00011-1536x1024-full.jpg" data-media-id="15803734" alt="Corvette-Nurburgring-00011-1536x1024.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">"No auto manufacturer has done a&nbsp;Nürburgring lap attempt like this before," touts GM president Mark Reuss.</div></h6> “From development through production, and now at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the Green Hell, we have clearly shown there is no limit to what our GM engineers and vehicles can accomplish,” remarked GM president Mark Reuss.“These are the best Corvettes in history, period,” adds Reuss further, who also stressed “No auto manufacturer has done a Nürburgring lap attempt like this before.” <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18803/15803735/conversions/Corvette-Nurburgring-00008-1536x1024-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15803735" alt="Corvette-Nurburgring-00008-1536x1024.jpg">

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